Global Academy

Stay ahead in the industry with the latest techniques and standards. Certifying your future.

About GF Piping Systems Global Academy

The Global Academy provides a unique opportunity for professionals to enhance their skills, advance in their careers, and become certified in the latest industry techniques and standards. With a focus on providing technical training, the academy aims to help these professionals keep pace with the rapidly evolving world of plastic piping systems and stay competitive in the labor market. By becoming certified through the academy, our graduates demonstrate a commitment to excellence, increase their marketability, and provide greater value to their clients.

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Advantages for everyone

Owners

Ensure the operation of your sites run smoothly and efficiently. Provide professionals in charge of your piping systems with the critical skills to install, maintain, and repair equipment properly - preventing downtime and maximizing production.

Design Engineers

Gain in-depth knowledge and advanced skills for designing plastic piping systems for various customer applications - enabling you to secure a long-lasting service life for your customers.

QA/QC Inspectors

Stay up-to-date with industry standards and practices, as well as the latest tools and techniques on the design and installation of plastic piping systems. Gain the skills you need to effectively monitor the quality of your applications, identify and resolve issues, and ensure you meet customer requirements.

Installers

Boost your career by certifying your professional skills. Every day, project managers and owners are investing more in skilled professionals for the installation, maintenance, and operation of their plastic piping systems, as it is crucial for the success and longevity of any industrial plant or distribution network.

Certification

Upon successful completion of all steps, learners will be awarded a certificate by the Global Academy. There are several levels of certification available in each field of study, with different validity periods depending on the technology. Our certificates are recognized globally and are even required by some of the most prominent organizations in certain industries.

Our Training Portfolio

Certified Butt Fusion Welder

Offered by GF Piping Systems Global Academy, this training program provides field installers and technicians the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Butt Fusion Welder on the specific GF Butt Fusion Machine for your application.

Certified Electrofusion Inspector

Offered by GF Piping Systems Global Academy, these training programs provides field installers and technicians the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Electrofusion Inspector.

Certified Electrofusion Welder

Offered by GF Piping Systems Global Academy, this training program provides field installers and technicians the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Electrofusion Welder. Currently, the Global Academy offers certification for professional use of all GF Piping Systems MSA electrofusion welding machines.

Certified Electrofusion Installer

Offered by GF Piping Systems Global Academy, these training programs provides field installers and technicians the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Electrofusion Installer. The Global Academy currently offers two certifications: Electrofusion Installer for pipe sizes up to 12 IPS, and Large Diameter Couplings (LDC) Electrofusion Installer for pipe sizes 14 IPS and up.

Certified Infrared (IR) Fusion Inspector 

Certified Infrared (IR) Fusion Welder

Offered by GF Piping Systems Global Academy, this training program provides field installers and technicians the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Infrared (IR) Fusion Welder on the specific GF IR Fusion Machine for your application.

Certified Mechanical Connections Installer

Offered by GF Piping Systems Global Academy, this training program provides field installers and technicians the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Mechanical Connections Installer. This training program certifies you for professional installation of all GF Piping Systems mechanical connections.

Certified Socket Fusion Welder

Offered by GF Piping Systems Global Academy, this training program provides field installers and technicians the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Socket Fusion Welder. This training program covers all GF Piping Systems socket fusion welding machines.

Certified Solvent Cementer

Offered by GF Piping Systems Global Academy, this training program provides field installers and technicians the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Solvent Cementer. This training program certifies you for professional solvent cement welding of all GF Piping Systems products.